If you’ve spent hours roaming Palworld’s lush biomes looking for a tough, versatile Pal that can handle both base defense and heavy lifting, you’ve probably asked yourself where to find Mossanda in Palworld already. This massive gorilla-like Pal is a fan favorite for good reason: it hits like a truck, carries more resources than most mid-game Pals, and even has a useful ranged rock throw attack for taking down flying threats. I’ve spent over 70 hours grinding different spawn zones to track down the best spots for this Pal, so I’m sharing all the details you need to skip the endless searching and add Mossanda to your team fast. You don’t have to wander aimlessly for days like I did when I first started playing, I promise.
Exact Spawn Locations to Find Mossanda in Palworld
Most Mossanda spawns are concentrated in three specific zones across the map, and each has slightly different level ranges to match your progression. The most reliable spot for lower level Mossanda (levels 25 to 30) is the northwestern bamboo grove biome, right between the starting grasslands and the frozen mountain region. I first stumbled on a pair of level 26 Mossanda here when I was gathering bamboo for new building parts, near a small waterfall that marks the edge of the grove. Spawn rates here hover around 20% during the day, and jump to 35% at night, so I recommend hunting after dark if you’re in a hurry.
If you’re looking for higher level Mossanda (levels 30 to 35), head to the eastern mountain edge zones just west of the tropical desert biome. These Mossanda are tougher, but they often have better stats for late game use, and you can sometimes find alpha variants here that drop rare crafting materials. The only catch is this zone is also full of aggressive Fire type Pals, so you’ll want to bring a water Pal with you to defend yourself while you search.
There’s also a rare spawn spot for Mossanda in the southern tropical jungle, near the large volcano. Spawn rates here are only around 8%, but the Mossanda here are usually level 35 or higher, and they have a higher chance of spawning with the rare “Hardened” passive that boosts their defense by 25%. I’ve only seen one here in all my playthroughs, but it was worth the trip once I caught it. If you’re just looking for your first Mossanda, stick to the northwestern bamboo grove first, it’s way more consistent.
What You Need Before Hunting for Mossanda
Mossanda is a neutral type Pal with high health and attack, so you don’t want to show up underprepared. I made the mistake of heading to the bamboo grove at level 20 with only Grade 1 Spheres, and I got one-shot by a Mossanda’s ground slam attack before I even got a chance to throw a Sphere. Save yourself the frustration and make sure you have all of these items before you leave your base:
- A level 22+ team with at least one fire or ice type Pal to wear Mossanda down quickly without knocking it out, since neutral types take extra damage from both elements
- High-quality Spheres (at least Grade 2, ideally Grade 3 if you’re targeting level 30+ variants) to avoid wasting resources on failed tames. I wasted 12 Grade 1 Spheres on a level 26 Mossanda before I gave up and went back to craft better ones
- A grappling hook or fast mount like a Chillet to escape if Mossanda aggros a whole group of nearby Pals, as they often spawn in pairs and will attack you together if you get too close
- Healing items for both you and your Pals, since Mossanda’s ground slam attack can deal 80+ damage to underleveled teams, and its rock throw can hit you from 20 meters away
You should also make sure you have enough space in your Palbox before you head out. There’s nothing worse than finding the perfect Mossanda, only to realize you have to release another Pal you’ve been training to make room. I keep two empty spots in my Palbox whenever I go hunting, just in case I run into a rare alpha variant while I’m looking for my target.
How to Tame Mossanda Once You Find It
Taming Mossanda is pretty straightforward once you know the right strategy, but there are a few common mistakes that can make the process way harder than it needs to be. First, don’t attack a group of Mossanda directly. Use a weak ranged weapon like a basic bow to pull one Mossanda away from the group first, so you don’t have to fight multiple at the same time. If you pull the whole group, you’ll almost certainly get overwhelmed, even if you’re overleveled.
Once you have a single Mossanda isolated, use your ice or fire type Pal to chip its health down to 10-15% remaining for the best tame success rate. Don’t use explosive weapons or high damage attacks when it gets low, it’s really easy to accidentally kill it before you get a chance to throw a Sphere. I like to switch to my bare fists once it gets below 20% health, just to make sure I don’t land a critical hit that takes it out.
If you have a stun gun, you can use it to stun Mossanda once its health is low, which boosts your tame success rate by 30%. I once stunned a level 28 Mossanda and caught it first try with a Grade 2 Sphere, so it’s absolutely worth using if you have one. You also want to make sure you throw your Sphere from behind Mossanda if you can, that gives you an extra 10% success chance that can make all the difference if you only have a few Spheres left.
One small thing to watch for: if Mossanda starts beating its chest, that means it’s about to use its ground slam attack. Grapple up to a nearby tree or run at least 15 meters away to avoid taking damage, because that attack can knock you out even if you’re wearing medium armor. It’s easy to get focused on lowering its health and miss the tell, so keep an eye out for that animation while you’re fighting.
Top Uses for Mossanda After You Tame It
Mossanda is one of the most versatile mid-game Pals in the game, so it’s worth putting in the work to get one, even if you already have a solid team. The most popular use for Mossanda is base defense, because its ground slam attack can clear entire waves of raiders in one hit. I’ve had a level 30 Mossanda assigned to my main base’s defense post for 3 weeks now, and I haven’t lost a single structure to raiders in that time. It even takes down alpha raiders by itself most of the time, so I don’t have to drop what I’m doing to run back and defend my base every time I get a raid alert.
Mossanda also has a carry capacity of 120, which is higher than almost any other mid-game Pal, so it’s perfect for mining and logging runs. I take mine with me whenever I go to the mountain regions to mine ore and coal, and it can carry enough resources to fill three full chests in one trip. That cuts down on the number of trips I have to make back to my base by two thirds, which saves me hours of time every week. It also works 20% faster than most other Pals at logging and mining stations if you assign it to work at your base, so it’s useful even when you’re not taking it out with you.
It’s also a great combat Pal for taking down mid-game bosses like Broncherry or Kingpaca. Its high health means it can tank hits while you attack the boss from a distance, and its rock throw attack can hit bosses even when they’re moving around fast. The only real downside to Mossanda is that it’s really slow, so don’t try to use it as a mount, and it eats a lot of berries, so you’ll want to have a decent berry farm set up before you tame one. I have 15 berry plants at my base just to feed my two Mossanda, and that’s usually enough to keep them full.
At the end of the day, knowing where to find Mossanda in Palworld can save you dozens of hours of aimless wandering, and getting one on your team will make every part of your mid-game progression way smoother. Don’t rush the hunt: make sure you have the right gear first, and take time to pick a Mossanda with good passive stats if you want to use it long term. I still use the first Mossanda I caught 2 months later for all my mining runs, and it’s still one of the most reliable Pals in my entire collection. Once you add one to your team, you’ll wonder how you ever played without it.